Brad Robertson: Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 7:11 AM
A major trigger for many people who have addictions is anxiety. In an attempt to calm themselves, they rely on different medications or alcohol. They, then, become dependent upon medication or alcohol, or a combination of the two, to relax.
Many people suffer from social anxiety. Social anxiety is the uncomfortable feelings that come from being around people. It is important to know social anxiety is real.
Many with social anxiety believe there is something terribly wrong with them. Because they feel this way, they attempt, through their addiction, to escape the uncomfortable feeling associated with social anxiety, not realizing their addiction is creating even more anxiety in their lives. |
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Brad Robertson: Posted on Monday, August 22, 2016 10:32 PM
A major trigger for many
people who have addictions is anxiety. In an attempt to calm themselves, they
rely on different medications or alcohol. They, then, become dependent upon
medication or alcohol, or a combination of the two, to relax.
Many
people suffer from social anxiety. Social anxiety is the uncomfortable feelings
that come from being around people. It is important to know social anxiety is
real.
Many
with social anxiety believe there is something terribly wrong with them.
Because they feel this way, they attempt, through their addiction, to escape
the uncomfortable feeling associated with social anxiety, not realizing their
addiction is creating even more anxiety in their lives. |
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